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Rosenthal Collins Group or RCG, is a Futures Commission Merchant registered with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission and the National Futures Association, “The lifeblood of Rosenthal Collins Group LLC is Futures". It is their specialty and their passion. RCG provides customized service to people from diverse walks of life. Despite their long history in finance, they realize tomorrow lies in excellent trading technology and that is what they base their services on.
RCG was set up in 1923 as Greene and Collins and is one of the largest independently owned FCMs. They have several branches and offer a wide range of services such as electronic trading, foreign exchange (FX), execution and brokerage.
RCG has been the forerunner in the electronic trading revolution since the mid to late 1990s. This is the electronic age and so also, the online trading of futures is on the rise. The Rosenthal Collins Group (RCG) offers a full suite of electronic platforms that cater to all their customers' needs. This company takes trading to a whole new level while using the soft approach with beginners, offering them the facility for paper trading until they are sure of which trading style suits them best. Some of their platforms are the RCG Onyx, RCG FX Power Trader, RCG fxtrader.
RCG, being bound by US Regulation namely, the Commodities Exchange Act and the CFTC Trading Regulations, customer property such as margins and futures trades and options are safeguarded. This adds to the security clients feel when dealing with this company. Customer's assets are maintained separately from the company's assets.
RCG is very service and customer oriented. It offers education in its field of specialization, which are futures. It facilitates an understanding of the market by offering educational tools and resources that are easily accessible on the webpage itself, such as benefits of futures, simulated trading games, trading options on futures, to name a few.
The comprehensive view of this company, its several years of experience in its field, in addition to its emphasis on service and customer satisfaction makes it people's first choice when dealing in futures.
This makes it ideal for situations when you are away from your main trading terminal and want to continue trading with a web trading platform without downloading any software.
Logging In
In order to trade using the MetaTrader WebTrader you need to have either a live or demo trading account for MetaTrader 4 (MT4) or MetaTrader 5 (MT5) (there is an option for both a MetaTrader 4 Web Terminal and a MetaTrader 5 Web Terminal).
If you have not yet opened a trading account and wish to do so, you might want to take a look at our following articles, which will guide you through the process for both MT4 and MT5:
Alternatively, you can head to the MetaTrader web terminal page on our website, enter your email to get instant access to the web trading platform and EUR 10,000 virtual funds with a demo account to practise.
If you already have a trading account, on the same page you can click on either “MetaTrader 4” or “MetaTrader 5”, depending on your account type, in order to log in.
You will then be redirected to the MetaTrader web terminal, where you will need to enter your account details and select the relevant server from the drop down box.
If you are unsure what your login details are, you can find them by logging into the Trader’s Room.
Once you have successfully logged in, you will be presented with a screen which is very similar in appearance to the desktop platforms. For the purposes of this article, we will be looking at the MetaTrader 5 web terminal. However, unlike the desktop trading platforms, the cosmetic differences between the MetaTrader 4 WebTrader and the MetaTrader 5 WebTrader are minimal.
Trade on a Risk-Free Demo Account
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Right clicking on a symbol presents you with various options, including ‘Chart Window’, which will open a price chart for the selected instrument. Alternatively, you can click and drag your desired instrument onto the chart section of MetaTrader WebTrader to open a chart.
In the toolbar at the top of the screen, you will see options in order to change the timeframe of an open price chart, as shown below.
Technical Indicators
In order to add technical indicators to your price chart, select ‘Insert’ at the top of the screen and ‘Indicators’, where you will be presented with many of the same options as on the desktop trading platform.
Unfortunately, this area highlights one of the few downsides of trading with the web based trading platform, which is that any custom indicators you have set up on your MetaTrader desktop platform will not be available to use.
Trading made outside the Bonus Period will not be taken into account.
Only positions that were opened and closed during the Bonus Period, provided that they were open for more than 5 minutes, will be eligible in accordance with the current Terms.
The Bonus is non-transferable between trading accounts and can be withdrawn by the Client only upon successful completion of the Minimum Number of Lots and after 30 days from the day the Bonus is credited.
The Bonus cannot be withdrawn before the Terms of this Promotion have been satisfied or the promotion expires and may be used for trading purposes only. The Bonus shall be removed if these Terms are not met.
This Promotion is not available to Clients residing at the Restricted Countries and/or any other country the Companies decides to exclude from the promotion.
Although during campaign time, fresh Hantec Markets clients are eligible for the No Deposit Bonus (NDB). When the bonus conditions for the campaign are satisfied, the customer receives a $30 USD incentive immediately. Register a trading profile and receive a bonus to begin your financial trading and expand your profits while Expert Advisers are permitted. Profits can be withdrawn without limitation; however, the bonus will be forfeited upon withdrawal request. The maximum leverage is 1:500, with one IP address per user, and the incentive is valid for 30 days.
Naturally, the main advantage of a LED strip over a classic neon sign is that it can be powered without the use of a high-voltage source. Instead, a simple, dedicated 24V DC driver will suffice. The products are characterised by power rating ranging from 6 W/m to 9.6 W/m (depending on the model). The products presented here are available in different shades (colour temperatures) of white: warm, neutral and cold (from 3000K to 6000K) and achieve brightness of up to 261 lm/m.
Typical applications for the TVM Series include aviation MRO, automotive service inspections, casting inspections, cavity inspections, diesel and gasoline engine repair, locomotive maintenance, ship maintenance, industrial machinery and equipment monitoring, manufacturing quality control, or virtually any other industrial application requiring accurate, cost-effective remote visual inspection.
Since 1952, Titan Tool Supply has supported more than 5,700 customers in over 50 countries with its industrial-grade optical instrumentation offerings, including within the automotive, aerospace, commercial aviation, casting and parts manufacturing, gas and diesel engine, in-laboratory R&D, manufacturing quality assurance, oil and gas pipeline, shipping container, power generation, and industrial machinery and equipment industries. Some of the company’s most popular standard product lines include rigid and flexible industrial borescopes; industrial videoscopes; tool scopes; alignment telescopes; and centering, toolmaker, stereo, and monocular zoom microscopes. Approximately 85% of the company’s standard product portfolio is also fully video adaptable. In addition, Titan Tool Supply offers a series of its own high-precision video lens systems, specially designed for enhanced resolution and visualization capabilities.
A videoscope is an inspection instrument that consists of a small camera mounted on a length of cable that permits inspection of internal surfaces and other features of an engine, machinery or structure without causing damage to delicate parts or the need to dismantle.
Olympus—a leading manufacturer of optical, electronic and precision engineering products has been at the forefront of videoscope development for many decades and with the introduction of the iPlex NX industrial videoscope, the company enters a new era of precision with a unit that has the greatest measurement accuracy on the market allowing the detection of the smallest defects.
“The NX can be used for a broad range of applications and is the new ‘gold standard’ for videoscopes,” said Brendan Slaven, Product Specialist – RVI at Olympus. “This latest unit gives you the best of everything.” An iPlex NX can help locate flaws that were previously undetectable, as well as streamline inspections in even the most difficult-to-reach areas.
The scope combines an industry-leading high-pixel CCD chip, an ultra-bright laser diode light system delivered through the tip of the probe, and Olympus’ unique PulsarPic processor to automatically adjust light output, to deliver the clearest images possible in changeable inspection conditions.
According to Slaven, the iPlex NX has the highest resolution of any scope on the market. “The new design and other enhancements mean that the NX can accurately measure areas up to four times larger than conventional scopes,” he said.
The iPlex NX also offers a unique multi Spot-Ranging function that enables real-time measurement of the distance from the scope tip to multiple points on the inspection surface. This provides real-time surface shape information with no pause or break in the inspection. The videoscope camera can be controlled remotely by an operator while it is inserted in the cavity to be inspected.
Olympus’ pioneering TrueFeel electric articulation has been enhanced with reduced mechanical lag and greater sensitivity giving the NX ultra-responsive articulation and an increased range of motion in four directions.
“The NX is also the first high-end scope with a touch screen interface,” Slaven added. “You have the choice between the touch screen or Olympus’s ergonomically designed manual controls to suit the environment and inspection application.”
The touch screen is manoeuvrable for optimised ergonomics and viewing comfort allowing for more than a dozen commonly used functions to be changed with a single touch. The NX videoscope can be configured for a variety of inspection tasks, with 6.0 mm probes ranging in length from 3.5m to 7.5m and 4.0mm probes with lengths of 3.5m and 5m.
The finer probe tip allows access to very confined spaces such as between heat exchanger tubes or turbine blades. The compact and robust construction of the NX design has achieved International Protection Rating of IP55 and complies with stringent US military standards for dust and rain resistance, as well as drop testing.
The 8.4-inch display screen has an anti-reflective daylight-view monitor, allowing accurate inspections even in direct sunlight. The smaller size makes the iPlex NX ideal for locations with limited operator access including boilers, aeroplane fuselages and engines, and wind turbine gearboxes.
Post-inspection tasks such as archiving and reporting are simplified as operators can quickly recall and give titles to captured images from the NX display console. Olympus’ optional InHelp data management and reporting software automatically saves images in folders organised by inspection location.
Diagnostic information can easily be added to specific images using a couple of button clicks during the inspection, which saves valuable time back in the office. If changes need to be made or results queried, images and video data—including measurements, comments and other annotations—can be edited at any stage on a PC for reporting purposes.
When it comes to electromechanical and electric locks, you’ve got several locking solutions to choose from. At ASSA ABLOY, we offer some of the world’s most respected names in door opening and closing technology. Here are the products that your business premises might benefit from.
The Electro-magnetic lock
This kind of lock is fitted to a door and uses magnetic force to hold it closed. This solution is normally used in fail-safe applications. This means that when there is a power failure, the lock will release, allowing occupants of a building to exit in the event of an emergency. However, this lock can be made fail-secure with the help of a battery back-up, which means that it would still remain locked in the event of a power outage. This would allow the occupants and the assets in the building to remain secure even without electricity. The status of the lock (either open or closed) can be monitored electronically as well, providing peace of mind no matter where you are. The mag-lock is more of a control device than a security device, with other electronic locks providing higher security.
The Electric strike lock
This refers to devices that are installed in the standard strike plate position. Such a position allows it to act as an electronically-controlled, collapsible strike plate. Alongside a spring latch with an anti-thrust bolt, electric strikes are particularly effective. They are also available in fail-safe and fail-secure options. Both make allowances for the monitoring of the electrical latch position. Anti-thrust is also known as dead locking and refers to the inability of a spring latch to be forced back or manipulated when a door is closed. The electric strike lock, is morticed in the door, while an electric strike is morticed into the frame, also providing good security with the fail secure and fail safe options. With the strike locks, the lock itself provides the fail secure option, locking in the event of no power – for example where you have a store room with high value assets which needs to stay closed in a power outage.
The Solenoid lock
Thanks to a magnetic coil and plunger device known as an electric solenoid, the bolt or latch in this lock is thrown by magnetic force. The locking bolt interfaces with the strike-plate and this type of lock is normally monitored for bolt throw – the magnet inside the striker plate in the frame activates the bolt into the locked position. A solenoid lock can be either fail-safe or fail-secure depending on your preferences.
The Motorised lock
This lock functions in a similar way to a solenoid lock. The only exception is that the bolt itself locks and unlocks due to motorised capabilities. This means that the bolt is stable in your choice of a locked or unlocked position. The motorised lock also works using a magnet in the striker plate/box to activate the bolt.
Why should you choose a high-security lock for your business?
Many solutions on the market are promoted as “high-security” but not all of them live up to this claim. It’s important to select a lock based on the accreditations and certifications of the brand that manufactures them. The true measure of a high-security lock is the extent to which it is difficult to manipulate and the degree to which it can prevent forced entry. It is also critical to have the right type of lock for the right application e.g. high traffic versus low traffic volume.
Your business could be susceptible to a host of threats depending on the area you work in, the nature of your business and how many employees you have. This means that taking these into consideration when choosing a lock will allow you to choose the most effective solution for you.
With a high-security electronic lock being practically tamper-proof, it makes sense to install these over more traditional ones. The electromechanical lock inside the door can be secured by a high security escutcheon further preventing attack. This is especially important in instances where opportunistic criminals might resort to a power tool like a drill in an attempt to access your premises.
After selecting a destination for your vacation, the next problem becomes where to stay. Lots of people choose hotel chains based on name familiarity and ease, although all you will really get is a place to sleep and nothing more. Lots of people believe that the bed and breakfast is going of their budget when in reality, a luxury B & B Inn costs exactly like a four star hotel.
With a bed and breakfast you obtain personalized service and attention, not several on an invoice. There are lots of other advantages to a B & B verses a hotel, lets have a look at some:
Your Home Away From Home!
Bed and Breakfast Inns are often houses which have had their rooms designed to accommodate guests. Each room is decorated with the comfort of the guest at heart and each room has a unique personality. There are no generic rooms at these types of inns entreprise radisson; they are created to feel like your home away from home.
Gourmet Food Included!
Since the name implies, the daily rate of a B & B stay will always include the very first, most important meal of the day. While a continental breakfast is often a part of chain hotel rates the breakfast at a Bed and Breakfast is obviously of a significantly higher quality. Innkeepers take great pride in serving well-balanced and tasty meals, allowing guests to enjoy every part of their stay. Although every Inn differs, you are able to generally expect a full breakfast of meat and eggs with fresh baked breads, muffins, fresh juice, fruit and other home made goodies. Some Inns also offer afternoon tea and nightly wine and cheese hours.
Cost Effective!
Today more then ever, saving expenses on accommodations is essential. B & B Inns are far more cost-effective when you consider the entire price of the stay. As an example, a Inn may charge what initially seems like expensive nightly fees, but look at some of what is a part of that fee: local calls, movies, concierge services, parking, and much more. Just these extras at a hotel will add $75.00 or maybe more to your daily bill.
If you're searching for an accommodation that's personalized for your requirements being an individual, look no more then a bed and breakfast inn with great reviews. You'll never look at a Hotel exactly the same again!